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The families of two 27 year old men who were killed in a car crash near Hitchin this weekend have paid tribute to them.

Sean James Doherty had recently lost his father Neil. He also leaves behind two year old twins Logan and Ruby Mai. In a statement Sean Doherty's family said:

"No words can describe the pain we feel,

We know you’re safe and re-united with Neil.

You will always live on through Logan and Ruby (Mai),

We miss you so much and love you truly."

Sean James Doherty Credit: Herts Police

Friends say the two men grew up together in nearby Westmill and had been close since childhood. John-James Mcerlean's family said in a statement:

"We are devastated by the sudden loss of our son, brother and friend, John-James McErlean. We thank everybody for their support and thoughts at this dreadful time. Our hearts go out to the family of Sean Doherty. Friends in life, together in death. They will both be missed."

John-James Mcerlean Credit: Herts Police

Hertfordshire Police are investigating the cause of Sunday's crash, when the BMW the two men were travelling in came off Arlesey Road in Ickleford at around 2.45am and hit a tree. It's not believed any other vehicle was involved.

Friends of two men, who were killed in a car accident over the weekend, have been paying tribute to them today, saying they will be missed by the entire community.

The men were named locally as John-James Mcerlean and Sean James Doherty, both aged 27.

The pair were killed in the early hours of Sunday morning when their BMW came off Arlesey Road in Ickleford near Hitchin and hit a tree. It's not believed any other vehicle was involved.

Tribute to Sean James Doherty Credit: ITV

Mourners came to the scene of the crash to lay flowers and candles in memory of the two men. A friend of John-James Mcerlean told ITV News Anglia:

"He was just a lovely guy, massive heart, loved everybody, was always the life and soul of the party, and it's just such a sad loss. He was loved a lot by everybody, slightly crazy sometimes, but that's what we loved about John. He was just a lovely guy and will be sadly missed."

Police are investigating the accident which took place at approximately 2.45 on Sunday morning.

They are appealing for anyone with information on the men's movements just prior to the crash, or their plans later that morning, to get in touch.